Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS50 FTIR Spectrometer from Germany
The Nicolet iS50 is a Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer used for identifying unknown materials by analyzing their infrared absorption spectra. It falls under HTS 9027.30.80.80 as a spectrophotometer using infrared optical radiation for physical and chemical analysis in laboratory settings. This benchtop instrument supports research, quality control, and forensic applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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